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NUTRITION CH13
Diet during childhood and adolescence
Question | Answer |
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T or F: Fats should not be limited before the age of 2. | TRUE |
what is the fat intake of calories for 1-3 yr olds? | 30-35% of calories |
what is the fat intake of calories for 4-18 yr olds? | 25% of calories |
When is whole milk recommended? | Until the age of 2 but low-fat or fat-free milk should be served from age 2 on. |
What determines calorie intake form children ages 1-12? | rate of growth, activity level, body size, metabolism and health |
How often are nutrient dense snacks needed? | every 2-3 hrs |
How many cups of milks do young children need? | 2-3 cups of milk |
Young children need how much water per calorie? | 1 ml of water per calorie and introduce fiber slowly. |
When is a child overweight? | If he or she is above 95% percentile for body mass index(BMI) by sex and age. |
Childhood obesity causes: | asthma, increased BP & HR, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hyperlipidemia, hip and knee problems, social stigma |
ANOREXIA NERVOSA | psychological disorder that causes a client to drastically reduce calories consumed, causing altered metabolism. |
Bulimia | Syndrome in which the client alternately binges and purges by inducing vomiting and using laxatives and diuretics to get rid of ingested food. |